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An investment group led by former Washington Capitals co-owner Jon Ledecky and Scott Malkin has struck a deal to acquire a “substantial” minority stake in the New York Islanders that will increase to a controlling shareholding in the National Hockey League franchise in two years’ time.

Gary Bettman, commissioner of the National Hockey League (NHL), has said the US city of Seattle could secure an expansion franchise before the end of the year, but played down reports that a deal is imminent.

Oak View Group (OVG), which is seeking to bring an NHL team to Seattle, has filed an official application for an expansion franchise in the North American ice hockey league, with plans to base the team at a refurbished KeyArena in the Washington city.

North American ice hockey league the NHL has announced that the San Jose Sharks will host its 2019 All-Star Game, while it has scheduled games for next campaign in a host of European markets and China as well as outlining plans to form an esports competition.

North American NHL ice hockey franchise the Vegas Golden Knights faces a battle to retain its name, logo and colour scheme after the United States Army filed a formal opposition with the U.S. Trademark and Patent Office.

The NFL American football league has scheduled three regular-season games for London in 2018, with the new home of English Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur set to host one game, rather than the two originally specified, in its first year of operation.

Gary Bettman, commissioner of the National Hockey League (NHL), has said the US city of Seattle could secure an expansion franchise before the end of the year, but played down reports that a deal is imminent.